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16 Jul 2026 9:04 pm
Dynamic airfare regime essential for aviation growth, Centre to explain to Supreme Court: Civil Aviation Minister

Minister says dynamic pricing is global practice; government intervenes only when it detects predatory pricing

16 Jul 2026 8:56 pm
Myntra expands AI across shopping, seller operations to speed up product launches

The company is also expanding AI-led shopping experiences through conversational commerce, contextual styling and virtual outfit recommendations.

16 Jul 2026 8:24 pm
De Beers Forevermark Diamond Jewellery bets on India to build 1,000-crore business in five years

The natural diamond jewellery brand aims to nearly double its network to 20 stores by December 2026

16 Jul 2026 8:18 pm
Government targets 25% food processing levels by 2031, seeks investments

PLI success prompts fresh investment push alongside export ambitions nationwide

16 Jul 2026 8:17 pm
Explained: How the India-UK CETA could boost pharma, medtech exports

The UK imports nearly $30 billion worth of pharmaceutical products every year. Despite Indias reputation as the pharmacy of the world and its leadership in affordable generic medicines, exports to the UK remain below $1 billion, highlighting significant untapped potential.

16 Jul 2026 8:16 pm
Centre designed Modified UDAN scheme after decade of feedback: Civil Aviation Minister

Modified regional connectivity programme widens route eligibility, extends VGF support, and introduces operational support for smaller airports

16 Jul 2026 8:14 pm
Wipro reports mixed Q1: Guidance improves, margins contract

Tech majors operating margins slipped to a 15-quarter low and net profit declined sequentially

16 Jul 2026 8:13 pm
Tamil Nadu to conduct first phase of Census 2027 in August; self enumeration to begin Friday

For the first phase, citizens can also opt for the self enumeration using the government portal from July 17 to July 31, 2026Speaking at a press conference here on Thursday, Sundaresh Babu, Chief Principal Census Officer, Tamil Nadu said that the first phase will involve Houselisting and Housing Census.

16 Jul 2026 7:55 pm
JSW MG expects 80% of total sales to come from NEVs

EV penetration in passenger vehicles rises to over 8% in June

16 Jul 2026 7:54 pm
AP Minister Nara Lokesh apologises to Amara Raja, seeks fresh investments

On WednesdayAmara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies commissioned its Customer Qualification Plant (CQP) at its Giga Corridor in Mahbubnagar, Telangana with an investment of 500 cror

16 Jul 2026 7:53 pm
nurture.retail sees 35% rise in its monthly active users in FY26

One in every four agri-retailers in India is now registered and one in five visiting the platform every month, the company said in a statement

16 Jul 2026 7:47 pm
India issues 28,000 cr EPC tender for Mahi Banswara nuclear power plant

This is the largest Nuclear Island EPC packages ever floated for Indias indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) programme

16 Jul 2026 7:41 pm
Foreign carriers place a premium on India, deploy A380 on key routes

These moves come amid increased competition and changes in traffic flows following tensions in West Asia

16 Jul 2026 7:35 pm
Telangana teams up with Microsoft to set up Green Skills CoE

CoE to train youth in AI-ready skills for life sciences sector

16 Jul 2026 7:32 pm
India to come out soon with export-oriented fisheries policy with focus on inland fishery

Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Sing asks ICAR to explore using drones for transporting the products and inputs for farming could be a solution

16 Jul 2026 7:32 pm
PepsiCo India sees robust growth in H1, will set up food manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu

Jagrut Kotecha, Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo India & South Asia, said while there are uncertainties, consumption remains robust and the company remains cautiously optimistic

16 Jul 2026 7:30 pm
US to change visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

The new final rule would establish fixed time periods for F visas for international students, J visas for cultural exchange program visitors, and I visas for media members

16 Jul 2026 7:29 pm
NISM proposes common test for SIF, MF distributors

NISM-Series-V-D certification examination will be available from July 22 and has been designated as the requisite certification standard for individuals involved in the sale and distribution of mutual funds and SIFs

16 Jul 2026 7:21 pm
Indias social security network expands to 100 cr citizens: Mansukh Mandaviya

Mandaviya, in a post on X on Wednesday, flagged the landmark validation of the countrys social security coverage by the International Labour Organisation (ILO)

16 Jul 2026 7:20 pm
Piramal Finances Q1 FY27 consolidated net profit jumps 67% to 461 crore

The non-banking finance companys board on Thursday approved a fund raise of up to 4,000 crore

16 Jul 2026 7:17 pm
NMPA Chairman hopes to achieve 53 mt cargo handling in FY27

Sushil Kumar Singh said that the port handled 50 mt of cargo during 2025-26, the highest ever in the history of NMPA

16 Jul 2026 7:09 pm
EU rejects Chinese rice flour cargo for GMO presence

An EU notification issued on Monday said the Netherlands had found the presence of GMOs in hydrolysed rice flour

16 Jul 2026 7:04 pm
Google required to open up to AI, search engine rivals under EU-mandated changes

The European Commissions action occurred six months after it initiated specification proceedings to help the leading internet search engine comply with the Digital Markets Act

16 Jul 2026 7:03 pm
Elgi Equipments receives 25 crore in tariff refunds from US

The US Supreme Court had directed the US Government to refund excess tariff collected from importers

16 Jul 2026 6:55 pm
Guidance TN meets life sciences, chemicals and other sectors for Industrial Policy framing

The current edition brought together leaders from the Life Sciences, Fireworks, Rare Earth, and Chemicals sectors to contribute their perspectives to the upcoming Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy

16 Jul 2026 6:53 pm
16 Jul 2026 6:52 pm
Exim Bank India presents 428 crore dividend cheque to FM Sitharaman for FY26

Bank posts 32 per cent y-o-y rise in net profit to 4,273 crore

16 Jul 2026 6:47 pm
16 Jul 2026 6:47 pm
Onida charts rewiring plans with ambitions to grow 5x in five years

The 45-year-old company, which admits it lost ground to global electronics majors in the last decade, is also moving away from contract manufacturing business to focus entirely on branded product business

16 Jul 2026 6:37 pm
Nike out of World Cup contention as Adidas-outfitted teams head to final

Adidas had sponsored a total of 14 national teams in the tournament. None of Nike's 12 teams, including semi-finalists England and France, managed to secure a spot in the final match

16 Jul 2026 6:19 pm
16 Jul 2026 6:16 pm
The future of energy marketing: Lessons for Indias energy transition | Energonomics EP 34

Join Richa Mishra and Harish Bijoor in exploring the marketing clash between fossil fuels and renewable energy in this episode of Energonomics.

16 Jul 2026 6:09 pm
Kashmirs trekking ban deals blow to seasonal tourism economy

The ban has affected the livelihoods of hundreds of people associated with trekking

16 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
PepsiCo cautiously optimistic on H2 amid robust demand, weather uncertainties: CEO

Kotecha reiterates PepsiCos long-term commitment to the country and calls it one of their top priority markets globally

16 Jul 2026 5:54 pm
Tech Mahindra Q1 net profit grows 32% to 1,486 crore

EBITDA for the quarter increased 8.6% sequentially and 53.5% year-on-year to 2,264 crore, while EBIT margins improved by 60 bps to 14.4%

16 Jul 2026 5:33 pm
The Silent Sleep Crisis: Apollo Experts Warn That 80-90% of Sleep Apnoea Cases Go Undiagnosed

The Silent Sleep Crisis: Apollo Experts Warn That 80-90% of Sleep Apnoea Cases Go Undiagnosed

16 Jul 2026 5:30 pm
Homes with a View: SNN Raj Bay Vista introduces 'Work from Nature' Concept in the Heart of South Bengaluru with Lake Facing Homes

Homes with a View: SNN Raj Bay Vista introduces 'Work from Nature' Concept in the Heart of South Bengaluru with Lake Facing Homes

16 Jul 2026 5:30 pm
Global Hospitality Giants Recruit 619 Chandigarh University Students for Careers Across Hotels, Airlines and Travel Industry

Global Hospitality Giants Recruit 619 Chandigarh University Students for Careers Across Hotels, Airlines and Travel Industry

16 Jul 2026 5:30 pm
Indias oilmeal exports decline 21.5% in April

The decline is attributed to Red Sea shipping disruptions, higher freight costs, and intense price competition from South American soybean meal.

16 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
Consumer forum asks dealer to replace faulty car with E20-compliant model, orders 1 lakh payout

The forum said Maruti Suzuki and the dealer committed deficiency in service and indulged in unfair trade practice by refusing to take back the defective vehicle and provide a new vehicle equipped with an E20-compatible engine

16 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
HCLTech to acquire Guardian India for $10.5 million; 2,000 employees to transition

Under the agreement, HCLTech will acquire a 100% stake in the entity, which serves as the technology and operations GCC for the American company

16 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
Flat finish masks turmoil; Nifty holds ground as crude, rupee weigh

Nifty 50 closed at 24,072.75, down 0.02%; Sensex ended at 77,186.87, up 1.40 points

16 Jul 2026 5:10 pm
Sanjay Ghodawat Group, Nordstar Estates launch 5,000 crore real estate JV

In Mumbai, the JV will target micro-markets across South and Central Mumbai, the Western and Central Suburbs, and lifestyle destinations including Alibaug, Karjat, and Vasai

16 Jul 2026 5:10 pm
Leading private sector banks streamlining employee base

This workforce streamlining coincides with a strategic expansion of branch networks, as these banks shift toward automated processes to enhance customer experience and reduce costs.

16 Jul 2026 5:04 pm
India, UK trade pact to enhance export competitiveness, slash trade costs: Experts

Agreement presents MSMEs the opportunity to integrate into global value chains, expand their international footprint, and build sustainable export capabilities: Trade Promotion Council of India

16 Jul 2026 5:02 pm
Othor AI raises 60 lakh in bridge round ahead of seed funding

The bridge round saw participation from a mix of returning angel investors from previous rounds and new angels joining the companys journey for the first time

16 Jul 2026 4:55 pm
Oil market absorbs war shock through buffers, but stocks run thin: IMF

Crude prices settled into a relatively stable range of $90-100 per barrel despite the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz

16 Jul 2026 4:45 pm